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Lowell, Massachusetts Will be First US City to Honor Greek Bicentennial

Lowell, Massachusetts will be the first US city to honor Greece on its bicentennial of the War of Independence.

Massachusetts Issues Touching Proclamation for Greece’s Bicentennial

As the entire world will mark the Greece's Bicentennial, the Governor of Massachusetts issued a touching proclamation for the occasion.

Lowell, Massachusetts and Kalamata, Greece to Become Sister Cities

The cities of Lowell, Massachusetts and Kalamata in Greece decided recently to enter into a sister-city agreement which will hopefully bring the two cities a great deal closer, despite their geographical separation. Recently, a group from the community of Lowell,...

New Exhibit Celebrates the Greek Community of Lowell, Massachusetts

The Greek community of Lowell, Massachusetts, one of the first and largest in the United States, is being celebrated through an exhibit taking place at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The exhibit, currently showing at the University Crossing building,...

Greek-American Massachusetts Student Wins “Philotimo” Competition

A Greek-American high school senior in Somerset, Massachusetts won a scholarship after winning the competition by Washington's The Oxi Day Foundation to best describe the difficult-to-translate Greek term “philotimo.” Lindsey Arruda will receive a $2,000 scholarship and attend the Foundation’s...

Marathon Curriculum in Massachusetts Schools

The Boston Marathon of 2013, sadly marked by the terrorist attack against thousands of peaceful citizens, has become a source of inspiration and creativity. A group of middle school teachers in Hopkinton, which was the starting point of the 2013...

Greek Corporation INTRACOM Awarded by Raytheon in Massachusetts

INTRACOM Defense Electronics was awarded a Supplier Excellence Award by Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit in a ceremony in Andover, Massachusetts. Raytheon instituted the annual Supplier Excellence Awards program to recognize suppliers who have provided outstanding service and partnership...

Greeks in Massachusetts Turn Out for Successful Church Benefit

The Cambridge Sts. Constantine and Helen Community Hall in Massachusetts was full of Greeks on Saturday, May 12. Members of the Greek Community gathered to entertain themselves with traditional Greek music. The concert was organized by the Sts. Constantine and Helen...

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules in Favor of Greek Orthodox Church

The state's highest court today ruled in favor of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Western Massachusetts in a legal dispute with the city of Springfield over a fire detection system. In a decision by Judge Barbara A. Lenk, the...

Transfiguration Grecian Festival 2011 in Massachusetts

Through the weekend 24-26 June, visitors to historic Lowell in Massachusetts will be able to participate in everything Greek and enjoy an exciting cultural experience. The annual festival celebrates the Transfiguration of the Greek Orthodox Church and as part...

St. George Community of Lynn, Massachusetts, Refuses to Pay its Contribution to the Archdiocese

The St. George community of Lynn, Massachusetts, refuses to pay its $88,000 financial contribution to the Archdiocese. Until recently, the amount was $68,000. The president of the community council, Ioannis Meklis and dean Georgios Tsoukalas, with the unanimous decision...

Dukakis May Be Appointed Senator of Massachusetts

Michael Dukakis, the former Greek-American Governor of Massachusetts, may be picked up for U.S. Senate, serving out the remainder of the late Ted Kennedy's term. For the last 47 years, Dukakis and Kennedy shared a progressive ideology, a lengthy...

Secrets to Hosting the Best Thanksgiving Ever

Some secrets which will allow you and your family to have the best Thanksgiving ever will help even seasoned cooks -- like many Greek-Americans are -- to be able to enjoy this wonderful holiday even more. As we look forward...

Veteran’s Day: Greek-Americans Who Served Nation With Devotion

Throughout American history, many thousands of Greek-American veterans have served the nation with pride and distinction. They are all honored every Veteran's Day, along with all the others who have devoted years of service in the American military. These are...

‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Dies at 54

US actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit '90s TV sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 54. The actor was found dead at his home in his Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told...